Paul's Top 5 Coolest Things About LA

Hey Gang!

First of all, mad props to everyone who made "Mixed Nuts" happen. I hear it was awesome, can't wait to see the tape.

Second, my celeb sighting log is up to 3! I saw Judd Apatow at an advance screening of his new movie that I'm not allowed to talk about, and on Saturday night I spotted Anna Faris at a Mexican restaurant/bar type place. I was talking to Marla on the phone the other day, and she came up with a great analogy; celebrities are basically like moose. You see them semi-regularly, you always look, but it's not really a big deal unless you're from somewhere where there are no moose. Also, much like moose, it's generally frowned-upon to go up and start messing with celebrities.

So this week I'm going to tell you my 5 favorite things about Los Angeles:

5. Ridiculous Clothes
When I was 8, I had this really cool tunic-style robe that I wore around the house. I'm not sure where it even came from, but it sort of reminded me of a medieval garment and I really liked it. One day I decided to wear it to school. That basically seems to be the type of outfit-planning that people in LA use. It's so fun walking through Hollywood, because wherever you go you see people wearing things that make you laugh out loud. I'm working on a good way to surreptitiously photograph these people, so hopefully in the future I'll be able to provide you guys with some visuals.

4. The World-Famous KROQ
Some of you may be aware that I regularly listen to a radio show called Loveline. It's a nationally syndicated advice show. Well, it's recorded here in LA and its home station is KROQ, a local rock station. In addition to hearing Loveline's live broadcast for the first time in years, I've been listening to a lot of KROQ and it's an amazing station. Except for the occasional foray into Nickel Park and Linkinback or whatever the kids are listening to these days, it pretty much always plays stuff I like. It's not all rock, either; every now and then they'll drop some reggae or hip-hop. I listen to KROQ pretty much on a regular.

3. Movie Obsession
I have a movie obsession, so it's kind of gratifying to live in a town that shares it. Everyone I pass on the street is talking about a movie, there's movie-themed stuff everywhere, movie posters all over the place. It's an exciting place to be if you like movies.

2. In-N-Out
Basically, In-N-Out burger is gourmet fast food. They are noted for providing healthy ingredients and doing business ethically. They also have a secret menu that isn't posted, but there's a bunch of stuff you can order if you know what to say. They're cheap, and it's sooooo good. It's unbelievable. I've been eating a great deal of this stuff.

1. The Arclight
Greatest. Movie theater. Ever. It's a luxury theater. Tickets are a little pricier, but it's worth it. First of all, you get to select your seat when you buy a ticket. Then you go in and everything padded and velvety and blue. There's a bunch of digital projection going on, and amazing sound, the works. It's awesome. Honorable mention also goes to Grauman's Chinese Theatre, which is so crazy I won't even begin to describe it here.